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Reply #101 May 2, 2008 12:41:42 PM
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Hi guys. I'm posting another video.

This time it's of the standard sieging for each factions' capital ships. I'd really appreciate some feedback so I can pinpoint the rough edges.



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Reply #102 May 2, 2008 1:38:02 PM
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Hi guys.

I'm posting a new video to get some feedback on the new faction siege animations. I've toned them down a little compared to the last version so they're not too over the top in mass.

Let me know what you think so I can get rid of the rough edges.


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Reply #103 May 2, 2008 8:17:48 PM
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(damn you code pigeons!)
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Reply #104 May 2, 2008 9:18:39 PM
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yeah, those code pigeons get me too. some times its the gremlins as well. those sneaky bastards!

i saw the updated video, and its AMAZING!!! That had me really excited!
I LOVED the TEC one, it was just epic.

one thing, make the Advent's a bit different, like maybe a constant beam?
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Reply #105 May 2, 2008 9:35:10 PM
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one thing, make the Advent's a bit different, like maybe a constant beam?


I'm trying to give each faction a unique way of delivering pain to its destination.
Currently:
TEC - Missiles/Siege Cannon
Vasari - Eradication beam/Orange explodey beam
Advent - Plasma Globes/ Plasma Field

So the Vasari kind of have the beam market cornered. :/

What specifically don't you like about the plasma globes?
Are they moving too similar to the TEC nukes?
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Reply #106 May 3, 2008 7:36:32 AM
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Exactly that. They seem just like the TEC nukes in way of projectile size/shape/direction. The TEC nukes are cool, don't change them, but the Advent's look just like the TEC's, but with a different color and added glowey effects. Its still cool and all though.
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Reply #107 May 3, 2008 7:46:26 AM
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I really like them (although maybe you should keep the posts in this forum instead of the general Sins forum to avoid giving the impression that you're advertising your mod ).

One way to make the advent's different might be to spawn the "electrical storm" explosion effect at the impact point in addition to a less massive purple cloud, representing the psionic energy of their attack (plus it would better match their siege capship animation). Might these be included by copying the right section of the Explosion_criticalhit particle files to the Advent hit file?

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Reply #108 May 3, 2008 9:05:04 AM
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Exactly that. They seem just like the TEC nukes in way of projectile size/shape/direction. The TEC nukes are cool, don't change them, but the Advent's look just like the TEC's, but with a different color and added glowey effects. Its still cool and all though.


Alrighty, I have a few ideas...

I really like them (although maybe you should keep the posts in this forum instead of the general Sins forum to avoid giving the impression that you're advertising your mod ).


Thanks for pointing that out. I just created an Impulse blog last night about my mod. I didn't realize it auto-posts when I update the thing. I fixed it. >>-()->

Glad you like the animations though

One way to make the advent's different might be to spawn the "electrical storm" explosion effect at the impact point in addition to a less massive purple cloud, representing the psionic energy of their attack (plus it would better match their siege capship animation). Might these be included by copying the right section of the Explosion_criticalhit particle files to the Advent hit file?-- Retro


Ya, I'm not too happy with the explosion effect of the Advent siege either. I only have bailknight's particle effects in non-text format though, so I'll have to try and make my own. I suck at particle files right now, but I'm learnin.

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Reply #109 May 3, 2008 12:51:09 PM
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release version 2 and i'll give you some karma
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Reply #110 May 3, 2008 1:25:57 PM
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Looks pretty, those new booms.

The only suggestion I have, is to make the explosions (especially the TEC nukes) last longer. I never liked it that the explosion cloud vanished so fast. So if it is in your abilities, if you could make them last about twice as long as now, I would be happy. (Only the explosion cloud, not just make the explosion slower.)

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Reply #111 May 5, 2008 12:05:25 PM
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How bout some ship to ship combat videos, so we can see those pretty colored shields in action!
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Reply #112 May 5, 2008 2:51:45 PM
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Hi guys. Quick update to prove I'm not sitting here and only picking my nose. I can multi-task.

Here is the current version of my take on the Phase Missile.
Keep in mind this is my first attempt at editing particle files. :/




As you can see, it's shiny. It also wound up looking a hell of a lot like a twinkling photon torpedo from Star Trek but, oh well.

Finally here's a video to show off the hit effect. It's kind of hard to see everything at 320x240, but you'll get the general idea.

Phase Missile

As usual, any feedback is appreciated.


How bout some ship to ship combat videos, so we can see those pretty colored shields in action!


I would, but I hope to have this done, tested, zipped and uploaded in *five days or less.
That is barring a freak injury to keep me from pushing buttons...
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Reply #113 May 5, 2008 6:45:28 PM
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Couple feedback comments

- some sexy video there, paticularly the last little bit... but...
- might want to shrink the impact effect radius by two-thirds and double up the spark element. There's a bit too much surface area there and it looks like it should take out the frigate entirely. Also:
- Verify that this won't kill someone's poor computer if a fleet of Vasari missile frigates encroaches.

KEEP GOING! This is fun watching you experiment.

-- Retro
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Reply #114 May 6, 2008 12:14:02 PM
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looks really good, an yeah the blast effect coulbe be toned down a little but frankly its not that big a deal.

Still waiting dude   
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Reply #115 May 6, 2008 12:19:04 PM
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looks really good, an yeah the blast effect coulbe be toned down a little but frankly its not that big a deal.
Still waiting dude


Don't worry. I made the second flash about half the size it was, plus the missiles now twinkle like a star in the night sky.

Also:- Verify that this won't kill someone's poor computer if a fleet of Vasari missile frigates encroaches.KEEP GOING! This is fun watching you experiment.-- Retro


I think having one type of missile on screen the whole time might get a little boring so I'm trying to create a second smaller travel and hit graphic for the LRMs.

Thanks for the feedback
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Reply #116 May 6, 2008 6:37:57 PM
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does anyone know how to merge this into 7 deadly sins?
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Reply #117 May 7, 2008 3:36:07 AM
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Just want to confirm,does this mod make any changes to the unit's stats?Or it just add new fancy effects?
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Reply #118 May 7, 2008 7:50:50 AM
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cmdrleeadama:
Just wanted to let you know, a merge with 7 DEADLY SINS is already in the works.

Cheesenium:
No, just effects

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Reply #119 May 7, 2008 8:53:08 AM
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@DANMAN,

Sweet,this mod is the perfect mod for me.

Downloads.
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Reply #120 May 7, 2008 8:57:23 AM
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Anyway,how hard is modding in Sins?

I have some past experience in DoW modding in attribute editing.


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Reply #121 May 8, 2008 1:40:16 AM
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for some reason it doesnt show the mod in the folder.
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Reply #122 May 8, 2008 1:48:06 AM
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sry for posting twice but it also shows this when moving the wld + bailknight to the mod folder




! C:\Documents and Settings\Family Computer\Desktop\WLd__Combat_Visual_Mod_.zip: Cannot create WLd [Combat Visual Mod]\WLd + bailknight_graphicmod_v1.2\GameInfo\RESEARCHSUBJECT_PLANETMODULEIMPROVEMENT_TECHINDUSTRY_CAPITALSHIPCONSTRUCTION.entity
Total path and file name length must not exceed 260 characters
! The system cannot find the path specified.
! C:\Documents and Settings\Family Computer\Desktop\WLd__Combat_Visual_Mod_.zip: Cannot create WLd [Combat Visual Mod]\WLd + bailknight_graphicmod_v1.2\GameInfo\RESEARCHSUBJECT_PLANETMODULEIMPROVEMENT_TECHINDUSTRY_PLANETMODULECONSTRUCTION.entity
Total path and file name length must not exceed 260 characters
! The system cannot find the path specified.

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Reply #123 May 8, 2008 8:40:08 AM
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lol, I'll shorten the file name next time around.
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Reply #124 May 9, 2008 12:46:53 AM
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nah its not that its just that its not installing. i got to the mods and it isnt there. Maybe my comp is gay? who knows lol.
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Reply #125 May 10, 2008 1:43:09 AM
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Lost_Wld:
Merge with 7 DEADLY SINS is nearly complete. And it looks AWESOME...
By the way, I loved the way you have the Advent sieging BEFORE you just changed it, from your first youtube video. I liked the fancy glowing orbs of plasma raining down and then exploding electricty all over the planet.
If you do change it, I would love to get my hands on what you did to make the plasma globes. I ave another use for them for a new race I am making. Actually I am resuurecting a race from STAR CONTROL, its the MYCON. Those orbs will be perfect for their primary weapon.

BTW, can't wait for the next release. Just be sure to include what files you changed. That was a BIG help in merging.

Keep up the good work.

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